Why KCSE Candidates Will Select University, TVETS Courses After Results

Starting in 2024, candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, KCSE, will experience a significant change in the way they select their preferred universities and colleges, they will have to wait for their results before selecting.

This is after the Ministry of Education banned candidates from applying for university places by candidates while they are still in school, a practice that has been the practice. Students will be required to make the selection after they have completed their KCSE exams in line with the new funding formula for universities and colleges.

“Following the introduction of a new funding model, applicants will make choices based on cost per program as published in the KUCCPS online application system,” said Basic Education PS Bellio Kipsang.

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According to a circular dated October 27, Basic Education PS  Kipsang said the decision was informed by the change in the funding formula. This decision, as outlined in a circular dated October 27, is driven by the change in the funding formula and will affect the more than four million students currently in secondary school under the 8-4-4 education system

The circular noted that this information will support decision-making by applicants and their parents/guardians. Centre/School application will therefore not be available going forward.

The circular is addressed to the County Directors of Education and copied to Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu and the Regional Directors of Education. The application was done through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal.

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“KUCCPS, therefore, wishes to inform the schools that applications for placement to universities and colleges will commence after the release of KCSE Examination results and declaration of programs, capacities, and program costs by training institutions,” the circular reads.

Kipsang emphasized the importance of KUCCPS continuing to provide career guidance to students while they are still in school and supporting subject selection to align with their chosen careers.

“Capacity building for Career Guidance Teachers will also be enhanced to empower them to guide students on application for placement,” the circular reads.

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